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Phoenix Audio Debuts New DRS-8 8 Channel Class A Microphone Pre-Amplifier

The DRS-8 is the culmination of over 40 years experience designing Class A circuitry within the audio recording industry

Phoenix Audio (UK) is dedicated to the development of Class A discrete technology used to build high-quality equipment designed for both the professional and the home studio environment.

The DRS-8 Mic-Pre uses Phoenix’s well proven and loved Class A output stage (DSOP-2), and its latest breakthrough in transformerless Class A, Discrete Mic Input Technology which gives a “valve-like” sound.

The DRS-8 is the culmination of over 40 years experience designing Class A circuitry within the Audio Recording Industry.

The DRS-8 is based on the first Phoenix unit, the DRS2. This product was launched by Phoenix Audio (UK) in the U.K. in November 1999, and has enjoyed an almost “cult” following ever since. The Class A output stage (TF1) was originally designed by David Rees, the designer of the famous Neve 2253 Limiter and 2254 Limiter/compressor (amongst many other designs), as a retrofit for Neve modules, and the TF1 has now been superseded by the DSOP2 output stage.
The Class A, discrete, truly balanced, transformerless microphone input stage was designed to out-perform any transformer input for frequency response, yet has all the characteristics expected in a high quality Class A design.

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TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik’s mission is to design and build iconic microphones and modern professional audio equipment that provides classic sound for recording, broadcast, studio, and stage . Our vision is to be a global leader in emitting good vibes through manufacturing and design, all while capturing the spark of the TELEFUNKEN legacy and transmitting it with uncompromising quality.